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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
1
The House debated four days on a wartime tax plan with Doughton opposing the Ruml plan as tax heresy and Knutson defending it as a modern streamlined proposal. Carlson and administration bills faced contrast on postwar tax policy and fairness.
The navy announced a United States merchant ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic. Survivors were rescued and brought to Boston after the attack as authorities investigate the incident.
Denver reports Governor Joh C Vivian orders an immediate halt to reductions for Colorado farm workers. He cites war crop goals and authority under the selective service act to keep essential farm laborers on farms. News that 22 reportedly inducted in Delta County raises questions about farm operations and replacements.
Secretary of State Hull stated the United States would use full power to defeat the Axis, while noting no Allied government shares his view on postwar arrangements. He declined to discuss differences with Britain over Churchill’s remarks and rejected comment on a proposed multi-power postwar council.
Soviet dispatches report Reds advancing toward Smolensk from north, east, and southeast with vanguards close to Dukhovshchina, while heavy German losses mount in Kharkov and attempts to cross the upper Donets fail. In the Caucasus, Soviets push toward Novorossiysk and Kerch Strait as Abinskays falls near Novorossiysk.
President Roosevelt awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Walker who has been missing since January 6 after a plane he was piloting in an attack on Rabaul was shot down. The honor was presented to his 16 year old son Kenneth Jr. in Glendale. Walker had led a daylight raid on Rabaul the day before that caused direct hits on nine enemy vessels.
Washington reports mixed reaction as OPA meat rationing takes effect. Restaurants, especially fancy steak and chop houses, face limited quantities while patrons rush to secure Uncle Sam’s share. Optimists expect supply to rebound, with some predicting only partial weeks of full service.
Weather bureau notes widespread rainfall across Texas easing drought conditions. Trinity River and tributaries flood stage at Dallas while pours retreat for ranchers as gauges show 2.28 to 2.9 inches in Fort Worth Abilene Laredo Gardendale and McAllen report heavy totals aiding pasture and crops.
Washington March 25 More than 2000 men of Japanese descent have volunteered for the Army combat team to be made up wholly of American citizens of Japanese descent. Secretary of War Johnson disclosed today the applications were received by officials at ten relocation centers in the United States where persons of Jap extraction are now staying. London March 25 UPI The Rome radio said today an anti aircraft attack suffered by Pope Pius XIII is being considered an armed course and there is already considerable improvement in his condition.
Heavy rainfall swept Bexar County Thursday, bringing much needed moisture to farms and gardens. Reports show up to two inches in some towns, easing drought conditions and filling wells as farmers celebrate the wet spell.
President Roosevelt announced a new department to oversee food production and distribution. Chester J. Davis of the Federal Reserve in St Louis and the agriculture adjustment director were named to lead this effort, aiming to stabilize food supply and prices.
Indian air force bombers based in India last night heavily attacked Toungan airdrome in Burma about 150 miles north of Fumgnow. The India command communique said five patrols operated along the Katadan and Mayil rivers in the coastal area of northwest Burma.
Secretary of War Stimson warned of heavy costs in the Tunisia fighting as Allied air power intensifies. He said American planes are shooting down three or more Axis aircraft than the Allies are losing, while operations from bases in the British Isles support Allied efforts in Tunisia and occupied Europe.
Ravornal Martinez, claiming 107 years, lay in serious condition at Rover B. Green hospital Thursday after being struck by a Helly eld bus several blocks from his home at 9725 South Laredo street. Police report the driver was Willie C. Weeden, 18 West, Eltald street, with charges filed Thursday morning.
President Roosevelt promoted 23 brigadier generals to major general and 73 colonels to brigadier general. Notable moves include Claire Chennault, head of American air forces in Ohio, and Clayton Bissell, commander in Tidlia, raised to major general or brigadier general. Willan J. Devern promoted to brigadier general.
Allied reports from North Africa dated March 25 say United States troops repulsed heavy German armored attacks in the Gafsa and Maknassy areas amid rocky fighting around Mareth. The clash saw Axis forces sustaining losses while Rommel’s defenses slowed Allied gains, with RAF and US air forces bombing Axis positions near Gabes and Mareth as ground forces pressed the central Tunisian front.
Little temperature change expected with a near statewide event. An upper level disturbance will bring showers and possible thunderstorms Thursday night across the northwest and north portions. Refresh on clothing and outdoor plans as wet weather persists.
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